PREMIER John Horgan’s office issued the following statement on Thursday following the death of the Premier’s brother:

“It’s with great sadness that we announce that Pat Horgan, Premier John Horgan’s brother, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018.
“Pat passed away from cancer at the age of 71. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.”

A service will be held in Pat Horgan’s home community of Port McNeill on February 10. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the BC Cancer Agency in support of lung cancer research. Messages to the family can be sent to: shirpath04@gmail.com